Ministers
Jim and Jackie Summers
Jackie Meece Summers - Co-Pastor
Jackie was
born and raised in Florida. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Music
Education (K-12) from Transylvania University, a Master of Arts degree in Vocal
performance from Indiana State University upon graduation she sang opera for two
years with the National Opera Co. out of Raleigh, NC. Jackie then
completed her Master of Divinity degree at Lexington Theological Seminary
and was ordained in the Christian Church (DoC) in June 1991. Jackie has
served churches in Lexington, KY, West Des Moines, IA, Mount Carmel, IL and
Bardstown, KY.
Jim Summers
- Co-Pastor
Jim was raised
in southern Illinois. He has an Associate of Arts degree from Rend Lake
College, a Bachelor of Arts degree from Texas Christian University and Master of
Divinity degree from Brite Divinity School. He was ordained in the
Christian Church (DoC) on September 9, 1990. Jim has worked at the
Juliette Fowler Youth Home and served churches in Dallas, TX, Woodward, IA,
Mount Carmel, IL and Bardstown, KY.
Jim and Jackie were
married in 1993 and started working together as co-pastors in 1997. They
have two adult children Clayton, who is married to Alix, and Kathryn.